For my mothers swiftly approaching birthday, she has decided she wants a tattoo. She isn’t much of the tattoo type, but has always wanted one. I don’t have any tattoos and neither does anyone else in the immediate family.

Where would be the best shop to take her? Quality and reputation trump everything here (including price). My mother is choosing something simple – flower or butterfly I believe.

Thanks for all of your help!

…I also wouldn’t mind any horror stories to help in my selection process.

I really like High Street Tattoo as it was the first shop I went to get a tattoo. I also recommend Stained Skin. Both are on High Street and offer movies to watch so you can take your mind off of the pain :)

I love Jack at Fate. One of the reasons is his friendly demeanor. The tattoo is fantastic, of course, but I also felt like he wanted me to have a tattoo that I really wanted, rather than a tattoo that he wanted to give me. It was an easy collaboration and I never felt stupid because my tattoo was corny or whatever. I know, I’m an adult and if I’m getting a tattoo, I shouldn’t worry about that. But if you have ever sat in that chair at a shop, you probably know what I mean.